NJMac

I fly to escape reality, just for fun and to clear my head. Working on my instrument ticket, have close or just over 10 hrs actual / simulated time. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

I've already convinced my wife that the next annual in about a year is going to be quite expensive. Definitely getting one of the new digital Auto Pilots. From what I'm told my new ifd440 will have the correct outputs to drive the autopilot. So if I don't need the glass panels, say for example an Aspen or two or three to feed the autopilot data, why would I put those in my panel as opposed to the steam gauges? Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

One of the A models with the wooden wings? [emoji6] Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

31e is much closer. Any experience at that airport? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Our family is going to LBI NJ this summer but family time doesnt count towards wife points. But, i do get to fly there. [emoji16] Thanks for the ideas so far y'all. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

I'm wanting to plan a couple weekend aways to give to my wife for Christmas - she loves seeing new things. I figure that can go nicely with me wanting to go flying. Anyone care to share you ur favorite long weekend trips or extended stays? I was thinking finger lakes NY area or down to the keys? We're based in Ohio so west coast probably isn't ideal.

Have to type something Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

It would be hard to respect or appreciate a response more than yours. Thank you Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Oh man. Im heading home to go chear on my wife's dawgs... Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

The title of this is family pressures. I asked for pointers to overcoming objections and if this was normal. I didnt ask anyone if I had enough time or experience in the creation of this thread. If looking for past experiences is a rallying cry for my ego, then color me surprised. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

If I'm not confident in myself, then maybe I should go buy one of those airplanes with a parachute. That way I'm not always afraid of crashing my plane. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Are you going to really trying to run off the new guy? Looking back at my original question I was asking about conversations with the in-laws since I'm willing to admit I'm not a people person. All this other be afraid of flying shit doesn't really interest me any longer Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

It's really amazing how everyone approaches this conversation that, ironically was not even in the first question, from their own perspective and personal experiences / observations on others' experiences. I like to think of myself as pretty unique having started a multimillion-dollar business and having the decision skills required to maintain and thrive in that environment. I doubt there's many 33 year olds that could even rack their own car, let alone desire to do their own preventive maintenance. Or own a tool box worth more than both their and their wife's cars. I'd argue that an airplane is just a series of interrelated systems. If you're able to comprehend how those systems work in harmony, I would think that would make you a successful pilot. Weather just being one of those systems impacting flight. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Man, i wish i knew that. /s [emoji6] Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Wow, an exceptional response. I took my check ride at like 64 hours, all of them in the 172 that I started training with. I'm just a little over 80 hours in my log book I believe. All of those in the 172. The most recent 8 hours have been simulated Hood work for instrument lessons. In fact I have not mentioned it yet, my Mooney still isn't flying because of the avionics upgrade. I was actually planning on renting the 172 for this cross country. And you're exactly right, my mother-in-law's coming to our house in January and she does want to fly with me. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Ill definitely hit you and @Tony up (from a pm) when i come down to KCTJ. Would enjoy making new friends.

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Ive already decided we will be doing one of the new digital autopilots at next annual. Hoping my wife doesn't start getting suspicious when annuals are not a small affair like some others have told us about. Will be hard to hold off on glass on the left not knowing if this is our forever plane or not.

Apparently I have to type something. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Probably won't see either of them. Just down and back for the sake of the trip. Maybe the FIL, hes 5 mins from KCTJ. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Good catch. Yes, they are divorced. The MIL just lost her 2nd husband (more like a father for my wife) within the last 12 months, actually closing in on the anniversary. He used to be A LOT like me with our free spirits and no craps given attitude. That counter balanced and chilled MIL out decently. My wife suggested that now that she doesnt have that counter balance, she will be less restrained in her fears. I've devided once my mooney is done with the new avionics, ill take this trip solo just so I can see what i don't yet know. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

How did my words get twisted into me wanting to die and take my pax down too? Hold the horses y'all. Thats not at all my mindset. Ill have to go back and read my posts but this really seems to have gotten out of hand in a hurry. Lets not all jump on the new guy, cool? Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

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You all keep getting hung up on the what ifs. The majority of the what ifs will be mitigated by my personal minimums, won't they? Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

Because I'm not crippled with fear? Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk